We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
Are you ready for a new challenge in a dynamic and rewarding environment? The Medical HR team at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive, organised, and detail-oriented Medical HR Advisor to join our newly restructured team.
This exciting role offers variety, with no two days the same, and presents a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team in an evolving department. As we enhance our service to the medical workforce, we are looking for someone who excels in communication, organisation, and customer service.
Main duties of the job
In partnership with your fellow Medical HR Advisors and with support from the Medical HR Administrator, you will:
1. Rotas: The post holder will build and oversee the Consultant and Resident Doctor on-call rotas, ensuring comprehensive coverage at all required times.
2. Recruitment: Manage recruitment activities within your designated area ensuring a smooth and efficient process, cross reference recruitment need to agency usage within your designated area, have knowledge of and support the localised workforce plans recruitment requirements.
3. Agency: Take charge of agency locum operations, including sourcing candidates, negotiating costs within framework rate and ensuring compliance, while supporting completion of all relevant admin to process a booking or extension.
4. Medical HR Advisory Service: Provide advisory support on non-complex medical T&C's, contracts of employment and leave, ensuring clear communication and guidance in a timely manner - while supporting the localised workforce plan with agency reduction.
5. Policy Adherence & Independent Action: Work within established policies and procedures, using your initiative to manage recruitment, agency bookings and T&C's with guidance available when needed.
6. Roster: To ensure a full and accurate roster for your designated area which fully reflects annual leave, sickness absence and any other form of leave, while providing advice and guidance on special leave options and ensuring the most appropriate is utilised when needed.
Working for our organisation
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a leading NHS Mental Health Trust in the South East of England. We are committed to delivering high-quality services to the patients, carers, and communities we serve. As part of our commitment to excellence, we strive to be a place where both patients and staff feel proud to recommend our services to their loved ones.
Join us in making a difference by contributing your skills and dedication to improving the health and well-being of our communities, as well as:
1. Career Growth: This role offers opportunities for development, and you will be part of a team committed to excellence in service delivery.
2. Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the efficiency and quality of medical staffing services within a large NHS Trust.
3. Supportive Environment: Work within a supportive team that values collaboration, attention to detail, and high standards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving team and contribute to a forward-thinking organisation. For further details, please review the attached full job description, and don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss the role in more detail.
Person specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
1. Relevant training or experience to diploma or CPP equivalent level.
2. Completion of an intermediate level course in human resource, management activity, or office systems or equivalent qualification.
Experience
1. Relevant and significant clerical/administrative experience in a busy office.
2. Experience of working within a customer focused environment.
3. Experience of maintaining computer and manual records accurately.
4. Experience of managing a varied workload, often under pressure.
5. Experience of working as a member of a team.
6. Ability to understand and follow policies relevant to the role.
7. Ability to concentrate frequently when building medical rota's where other conflicting demands may be coming in which is unpredictable.
8. Experience of working within a medical staffing setting.
9. Experience of working within the public sector or NHS.
10. Knowledge of employment procedures & legislation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
1. Confident when working with people at all levels, internal or external to the organisation.
2. Ability to use Microsoft Office packages.
3. Ability to organise work methodically to achieve prescribed deadlines.
4. Ability to use initiative to anticipate and solve work related problems.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
1. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain a courteous approach at all times.
2. Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.
We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children’s social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.
Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.
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